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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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